Navigating the Toleration Clause: The Complex Role of Reporting Policies in Collegiate Honor Codes
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In our Fall 2024 JCLD article, The Evolution of Collegiate Honor Codes, we traced the history of honor codes into their current form—promoting character development. Despite their wide support, several features have continually drawn criticism, including mandatory reporting policies. Due to a range of perceived risks and benefits, many institutions have struggled with the decision to include or exclude such policies in their honor codes. They require strong organizational commitment and constant reinvestment. Without this, the risk of creating an environment of avoidance rather than accountability is significant. In this article, we examine the history of toleration clauses and their complex role within collegiate honor codes.
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